2026 US midterm election activity finalises ahead of November 3 vote
Senate seat standings, industry spending and polling site arrangements have been published in the lead up to polling day.
By Imani Brooks · 25mThe 2026 United States midterm elections will be held on November 3, 2026.
Ahead of polling, Republicans hold 53 Senate seats. The Democratic caucus, including two aligned independents, holds 47 seats, Berlingske reports.
Reuters reported on October 27 that the cryptocurrency industry has spent roughly $176 million across more than 100 midterm races this cycle. Separate analysis of federal filings from Reuters found crypto industry executives had spent over $56 million on the 2025-2026 election window as of that date.
Approximately 250 volunteers will patrol polling sites in Columbus, Ohio on election day to monitor for ICE activity, WIRED reported October 27.
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